Application Information
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The objective of our graduate training program is to provide advanced training in research in selected areas of Physiology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, or Morphology. Each student's program is individually tailored to meet this objective. To this end, the department requires only a minimum of core courses, thus allowing the greatest possible flexibility in program design for each student to meet his or her goals. It is expected that students will earn the MS degree within two to three years, or the PhD degree within four to five years, after entering the respective program. Students may earn the PhD degree without earning the MS degree.
The Department emphasizes quality graduate programs for candidates with or without the DVM degree. A long-term goal is to increase the number of DVMSs being educated to be competitive scientists. Currently about 50 percent of our graduate students hold the DVM or an equivalent degree. The PhD programs in all three Divisions in the Department are designed to prepare students to be competitive research scientists and effective teachers. We are attempting to increase our numbers of domestic students, especially with regard to under-represented minorities. All graduate programs are tailored to meet the goals and expectations of the individual student.
You may apply online by following this link. The department reviews applications on a rolling basis however, general application deadines are: June 1 for Spring Semester applications and January 1 for Fall Semester applications.
If you have any questions or have problems, please contact the Graduate Program coordinator.
Applications, submitted with all supplemental materials, and a fee of $40 for U.S. students, and $50 for international students, can be submitted thoughout the year. Admission decisions are made when applications are complete. Interested applicants with at least "B" cummulative grade point average are eligible to apply. Assistantship, fellowship, and residency offers are extended as applications are processed, unless otherwise stated. GRE examination scores are required. International students whose native language is not English must have a TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper based exam) or 250 (computer based exam) or 100 (internet based exam). Any non-native speaking graduate students who wish to be considered for possible teaching assistantships must first pass the university SPEAK exam with a score of 50 or better.
To learn more about the program, download a copy of the Department of Veterinary Biosciences brochure.
All international applicants also need to provide evidence of financial resources. Applicants will need to fill out the Declaration and Certification of Finances Form.
Supplemental application materials should be sent to:
Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Veterinary Biosciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois
2001 S. Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, IL 61802 USA
You may also contact the Graduate Program Coordinator by telephone at 217-333-2506